He lost his wife and mother on the same day from "summary" of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
On February 14, 1884, Theodore Roosevelt experienced a devastating loss that would change the course of his life. It was a day that began with the joyous arrival of his first daughter, Alice Lee, but quickly turned into a day of unimaginable sorrow. Just hours after giving birth, Roosevelt's beloved wife, Alice, passed away from Bright's disease, a condition that had plagued her throughout her pregnancy. As if the loss of his wife was not enough to bear, Roosevelt received another heartbreaking blow later that same day. His mother, Martha "Mittie" Roosevelt, who had been suffering from typhoid fever, also passed away. The double tragedy of losing both his wife and mother on the same day was a crushing blow to Roosevelt, leaving him in a state of profound grief and despair. The loss of these two important women in his life left Roosevelt feeling adrift and alone, struggling to come to terms with the sudden and profound emptiness that now filled his world. The emotional toll of losing his wife and mother on the same day was immense, shaping his character and influencing his future decisions in ways that would have lasting consequences.- Roosevelt found solace in throwing himself into his work, throwing himself into public service as a way to distract himself from his grief. This period of intense activity and productivity would mark the beginning of a new chapter in Roosevelt's life, one that would ultimately lead him down the path to becoming one of the most influential and dynamic leaders in American history.
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